Brains Love Movement (and Yours Will Too)
Your body is made to move
Every time you move, your body sends signals to your brain. This constant feedback helps your brain understand where you are in space, coordinate your actions, and adapt to your environment. Without regular movement, those signals get quieter, and your brain has to work harder to make sense of what’s going on.
It’s not just about walking or lifting weights. Even subtle movements like breathing well, turning your head, or standing upright without tension play a big role in keeping your nervous system alert and adaptable.
Movement feeds your brain
Your spine is packed with receptors that send messages up to your brain with every step, twist, and reach. These messages are like little updates that help your brain stay sharp and aware. In fact, movement is one of the main ways your brain stays nourished and engaged, especially through areas like your cerebellum, the part that helps with balance, coordination, and focus.
So if you’re feeling foggy, stressed, or sluggish, sometimes the best thing you can do is simply move.
What happens when movement gets stuck?
If parts of your body stop moving well (whether from stress, injury, posture, or daily habits) those brain-body messages can get distorted. We call that interference. And one of the most common causes of interference is a vertebral subluxation: when a vertebrae isn’t moving properly and starts to affect the nerves around it.
That’s where chiropractic comes in.
How chiropractic helps
Chiropractic care isn’t just about cracking backs. It’s about restoring healthy movement where it’s been lost, especially in your spine. When we adjust areas of the spine that aren’t moving well, we’re helping your nervous system get clearer, faster, and more accurate information.
That can mean:
- Better posture and coordination
- More energy and mental clarity
- Less tension and stress
- A body that feels more at home in itself
Small movements matter
You don’t have to overhaul your life to start supporting your nervous system. Here are some simple ways to get started:
- Take short, regular walks (especially outside)
- Breathe deeply and stretch after long periods of sitting
- Book in for your regular chiropractic care
- Dance around the kitchen – yes, seriously
Your nervous system thrives on variety and flow. So move how you love to move, and let us help you move better.
